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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters

Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters
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Raised ceiling duct chase installation technique

Raised ceiling duct chase installation technique
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Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product

Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product
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Raised heel energy trusses extend past the exterior wall and are deeper at the wall allowing room for full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls.

Raised heel energy trusses extend past the exterior wall and are deeper at the wall allowing room for full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls.
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Recessed can not caulked and sealed

Recessed can not caulked and sealed
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Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.

Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.
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Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.

Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.
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Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate

Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Netted blown fiberglass fills ceiling joist cavities.

Right - Netted blown fiberglass fills ceiling joist cavities.
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Right - The HVAC ducts are located in conditioned space in a dropped hallway ceiling with very short duct runs for more efficient delivery.

Right - The HVAC ducts are located in conditioned space in a dropped hallway ceiling with very short duct runs for more efficient delivery.
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Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.

Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.
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Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.

Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.
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Right – A dehumidifier keeps the sealed crawlspace dry.

Right – A dehumidifier keeps the sealed crawlspace dry.
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Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulates and air-seals the rim joist above a shared wall between the garage and living space.

Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulates and air-seals the rim joist above a shared wall between the garage and living space.
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Right – Joists between floors are air sealed to the ceiling drywall with canned spray foam along each joist-to-drywall-seam.

Right – Joists between floors are air sealed to the ceiling drywall with canned spray foam along each joist-to-drywall-seam.
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Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed

Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
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Right – Spray foam fills the cathedral ceilings of the home.

Right – Spray foam fills the cathedral ceilings of the home.
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Right – Spray foam insulates the walls and ceilings separating the garage from the home.

Right – Spray foam insulates the walls and ceilings separating the garage from the home.
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Right – The dehumidifier is installed in the home’s basement.

Right – The dehumidifier is installed in the home’s basement.
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Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.

Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.
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Right – The insulating enclosure over this non-IC rated recessed light fixture is centered and air sealed

Right – The insulating enclosure over this non-IC rated recessed light fixture is centered and air sealed